Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara (10) and teammates react after a slam dunk by forward Jahki Howard during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vermont, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl signals to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vermont, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)